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Confirms Ribadu’s appointment
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Says Ribadu deserves the appointment after 8-years
Eko Hot Blog reports that former lawmaker and social critic Senator Shehu Sani has commended the appointment of ex-EFCC boss, Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA).
It was gathered that Ribadu was picked by President Tinubu ahead of two other candidates that were being considered for the top security job.
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According to sources, as part of his efforts to fulfill his promise of delivering a “bold, no-nonsense crime prevention reform” to safeguard Nigerians, Tinubu evaluated the three candidates for the NSA position before finally settling for Ribadu who is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s experienced individuals in the field of security and law enforcement.
The two other candidates that were reportedly considered are former Minister of Interior and ex-Chief of Army Staff, General Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), and the current Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.
As of the time of filing this report, Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidency is yet to release an official statement to this effect
However, Shehu Sani has said, “The appointment of Nuhu Ribadu as the new NSA is commendable. I was quite aware of the vicious and envious persons who ensured that Ribadu was denied any appointment in the last eight years because of the reason that he was not a buharist. The challenge before him is addressing our security challenges.I wish him all the best.”
The appointment of Nuhu Ribadu as the new NSA is commendable.I was quiet aware of the vicious and envious persons who ensured that Ribadu was denied any appointment in the last eight years because of the reason that he was not a buharist.The challenge before him is addressing our…
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) June 4, 2023
Meanwhile, this online news platform report that as of the time of filing this report, presidency is yet to release an official statement to this effect
The NSA serves as the principal adviser to the President on security matters, coordinating various security agencies, providing intelligence assessments, and formulating policies to address the nation’s security challenges.
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The NSA position requires a capable and experienced individual who can navigate complex security issues and provide effective counsel to the President, and Tinubu, according to sources, was determined to pick an individual who can help to address the pressing security challenges facing the nation effectively.
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